Virat Kohli opened up on his batting methodology, saying his focus remains on analysing the conditions and rotating the strike.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says he does not foresee Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing the 2027 ODI World Cup as is being widely anticipated after the duo announced its Test retirement.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), already qualified for the playoffs, will aim to secure a top-two league stage finish when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash in Lucknow.
Patidar made a bright beginning to his stint as RCB captain, leading his side to a seven-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening game of the IPL 2025 in Kolkata on Saturday.
The highlight of the ceremony was a touching moment between Kohli and his childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma.
Virat Kohli's exemplary work ethic continues to serve as a source of inspiration for his teammates, said Dinesh Karthik.
It was a surreal feeling for Nehal Wadhera when he found out that Virat Kohli knew him by his first name.
The unexpected moment came during the 13th over of RCB's chase, shortly after Virat Kohli brought up his half-century.
This season, Rohit has scored 158 runs in seven innings at an average of 26.33, with a strike rate of 154.90, with a fifty to his name.
Virat Kohli presented Kevin Pietersen's son Dylan with an autographed India blue jersey.
'IPL challenges you in a very unique way because of how the tournament is structured. It's not like a short bilateral series, it spans several weeks, and your position on the points table keeps shifting. That constantly changing scenario brings different kinds of pressure.'
'It's great to see him stepping out of his comfort zone, trying new shots, and exploring different aspects of his game.'
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Virat Kohli became the first Indian to complete 13,000 runs in T20 cricket, during the IPL 2025 match against MI on Monday.
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'It's very unfortunate that our players don't go to him for advice.'
Former BCCI president and batting great Sourav Ganguly on Monday side-stepped the debate surrounding Indian players' refusal to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts after their Asia Cup clash in Dubai but said terrorism must end "all around the world, not just India and Pakistan."
On Friday, Jitesh Sharma and Krunal Pandya joined their teammates in paying tribute to the fans who never made it home.
'For a player like Kohli, who has scored so many runs, I feel it's best if that decision is left to him.'
'You are talking about legends like Gavaskar, Tendulkar, Dravid and Virat. Rohit does not fit in there.'
Virat Kohli opted for a sharp side fade complemented by his signature well-groomed beard.
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Virat Kohli is the seventh Indian player to achieve the feat after Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Rahul Dravid, Mohammed Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh.
'He had a massive impact on me in those early years. I was very realistic about my abilities'
'I was already on that flight, mentally. But when I wasn't selected, it hit me hard. I couldn't understand what went wrong.'
Kohli, who has played three editions of the 50-over event in 2009, 2013 (when India won) and 2017, likened the tournament to the fast-paced T20 World Cup.
The legendary Kapil Dev on Friday backed India to win the Asia Cup but stressed on collective efforts taking precedence over individual brilliance ahead of the high-voltage clash against Pakistan in Dubai.
'There is no question on the value that he brings to the side. But the management and board need to discuss how to use him...'
Former India batter Yuvraj Singh feels Shubman Gill's performance on the recent England tour was nothing short of unbelievable.
Kohli's 55th IPL half-century laid the platform before skipper Rajat Patidar hit a quickfire 34 off 16 balls to help RCB kickoff their campaign on a positive note.
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Kohli mania reached a fever pitch in the 12th over when a fan breached security, sprinted onto the field, and touched Kohli's feet before being escorted away.
'If they have picked him ahead of Yashasvi Jaiswal, and as many felt, Sanju Samson, you can imagine how extremely privileged he is.'
Virat Kohli said he is not mulling retirement at the moment as he has been enjoying the game.
Virat Kohli's century against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy has silenced critics who questioned his form, according to his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma.
Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu hailed MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli as "institutions" whose relevance will not die down while their contemporaries fade.
With new rivalries, fresh team colours, and familiar faces reunited, this isn't just the start of a new season-it's a blockbuster waiting to unfold.
Virat Kohli etched his name in history once again during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.
Virat Kohli's unmatched aura dominated the Ranji Trophy fixture between Delhi and Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in Delhi, on Thursday.
It was a proud evening for Shah Rukh Khan, as elder son Aryan Khan shone under the spotlight for his first ever premiere.
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